Author Topic: problem jiffy (Read 2171 times)

RipSomeLips22 · « **on:** Feb 10, 2013, 07:35 AM »

i have a jiffy 9" 2500 stx auger that is 3 years old. First year never had a problem with it, this year everytime i go on the ice it has a hell of a time starting. Have changed out the gas, changed the spark plug, but still giving me problems. Next i will clean out the air filter. It almost seems like it has a problem with the priming, anyone got any clues or have this problem also?

RipSomeLips22 · « **Reply #1 on:** Feb 10, 2013, 08:11 AM »

i treat all the ethanol gas I use with enzyme treatment, I also read about putting some sea foam through it. Do you add that to the gas? Never done it before. Any help is awesome

fishingidjit · « **Reply #2 on:** Feb 10, 2013, 08:21 AM »

Google Jiffy diaphram problems - posts there that might give you some help? Good luck

fish on 33 · « **Reply #3 on:** Feb 10, 2013, 08:22 AM »

i think the best way to fix a jiffy is to send it to the scrap yard and use the money u get for scrap steel as a down payment on a new auger have had no luck with any jiffy

ICE_HOOK · « **Reply #4 on:** Feb 10, 2013, 09:09 AM »

Make sure the bleeder is all the way out on gas cap and hole is clearly open . Carburater cleaner works wonders also.

RipSomeLips22 · « **Reply #5 on:** Feb 10, 2013, 10:23 AM »

Don't have a bleeder on gas cap

MRwalleye · « **Reply #6 on:** Feb 10, 2013, 11:38 AM »

Quote from: RipSomeLips22 on Feb 10, 2013, 10:23 AM

Don't have a bleeder on gas cap

He's talking about the air vent on the gas cap. Must have something to allow air into the tank as it uses the fuel. Other wise it would create a suction that would suck in the sides of the fuel tank and split it. Jiffy's are very well known for not running in the cold. George in Hinesburg is very good at fixing power augers.

Big River Bait and Tackle
2093 Silver St
Hinesburg , VT 05461
Phone: 802-482-3028

fishingidjit · « **Reply #7 on:** Feb 10, 2013, 12:05 PM »

Some caps breathe w/out unscrewing a vent cap.

Hardwater fisher · « **Reply #8 on:** Feb 10, 2013, 05:29 PM »

Quote from: ICE_HOOK on Feb 10, 2013, 09:09 AM

Make sure the bleeder is all the way out on gas cap and hole is clearly open . Carburater cleaner works wonders also.

X2 I second that My jiffy was new the first time out the motor housing cracked then the second time the recoil broke then I had problems ever since after 15 years and a lot of money fixing it I finally got a new one this year!

If you do get it running and live anywhere near St. Albans Browns has non Ethanol gas worth the extra money for the fuel! That is what I run in my new 4 stroke Strikemaster!

Tirejockey · « **Reply #9 on:** Feb 10, 2013, 05:52 PM »

Quote from: fishingidjit on Feb 10, 2013, 08:21 AM

Google Jiffy diaphram problems - posts there that might give you some help? Good luck

Yup. Diaphram will do just what you are describing

wmhunts · « **Reply #10 on:** Feb 10, 2013, 05:58 PM »

Buy an Eskimo I just did

Gills23 · « **Reply #11 on:** Feb 10, 2013, 06:35 PM »

I have one too. The gas line put on it was to small so uped the line diameter and the throtle sticks. Jiffy sent a new one and had to still tweak with it a bit. Working well now though. Only took half the season getting it right.

putback · « **Reply #12 on:** Feb 10, 2013, 06:43 PM »

Quote from: fish on 33 on Feb 10, 2013, 08:22 AM

i think the best way to fix a jiffy is to send it to the scrap yard and use the money u get for scrap steel as a down payment on a new auger have had no luck with any jiffy

Yea I know 1st hand. But my wife gave me one for Xmass in'09. Hate it, but what do you do? If she is'nt looking I take the old never fail 1978 Tass! That said non ethanol gas and 100% synthetic oil help a lot. But beware, if you use the noneth gas for any length of time the fuel system will have a VERY thin film of varnish. Not enough to cause a problem unless you switch back to ethanol, that will remove the film and clog the carb. I remove, disassemble, soak and clean the carb every spring. It works but its still a finicky, cold blooded, undependable, E P A mandated, tehcumsi S.O.B. Even the fish mock me when they come out of the hole and see it!

troutslayer 23 · « **Reply #13 on:** Feb 10, 2013, 07:28 PM »

i have a 2012 jiffy mod 30 and shes a cold blooded hooker i tell ya takes 30 cranks and 10 primes to get her to start

bigdog22 · « **Reply #14 on:** Feb 11, 2013, 03:56 AM »

30 pulls and ten primes and I would give up :)I have a 2000 Eskimo Barracuda that starts 1pull every time but my friend has the same jeffy and I just put a new diaphragm in it and now runs like a beast good luck YouTube can help

WildFisherWomanVT · « **Reply #15 on:** Feb 11, 2013, 07:14 AM »

My jiffy is a hard starter too. Everyone makes fun of me bcuz they always have 10 holes drilled by the time I get mine started.

Thats good advice on the diaphragm. Im gonna steal that from this thread and apply it to my issues.

EyERipLip · « **Reply #16 on:** Feb 14, 2013, 04:59 AM »

i love my eskimo

fanfs · « **Reply #17 on:** Feb 14, 2013, 01:19 PM »

We just had to replace an ignition wire.
It had always been tuff to start - now fires up like a charm.

cbice · « **Reply #18 on:** Feb 14, 2013, 05:16 PM »

I've had nothing but good luck with my stealth stx. My other Jiffy was about 25 years old when I finally retired her. I think it's the guy running it. Hurry up and get it fixed so you won't keep using all my gas.

RipSomeLips22 · « **Reply #19 on:** Feb 14, 2013, 05:53 PM »

yeah I know what the bleeder screw is, but my jiffy doesnt have one.

Jrmcd282 · « **Reply #20 on:** Feb 14, 2013, 05:59 PM »

Quote from: Silvrbck136 on Feb 14, 2013, 05:23 PM

the bleeder screw on the gas cap is only there to release pressure build up from the fuel, same as on a gas can..it has nothing to do with the running of the motor...

See how good it runs with it closed......?

mjjb · « **Reply #21 on:** Feb 21, 2013, 05:31 AM »

Buy a jiffy propane!!!!!! MINT

drinkwater · « **Reply #22 on:** Feb 21, 2013, 06:26 PM »

I prefer a stick of dynamite over a jiffy! make sure you have an umbrella as well !

bud · « **Reply #23 on:** Feb 22, 2013, 01:33 AM »

Jiffy propane! Teaching lets go fishing programs I drill a lot of holes. We got the propane
Models in 2 yrs ago.... Never 1 problem. 2 pull max to start and you dont even need full throttle to drill
a hole! No gas oil! Perfect auger if there is such a thing.

bud · « **Reply #24 on:** Feb 22, 2013, 01:36 AM »

Matter of fact I was so impressed I bought one for me!

WildFisherWomanVT · « **Reply #25 on:** Feb 22, 2013, 11:35 AM »

I heard jiffy propane doesn't work well on the colder days. Fact or fiction....

fishingidjit · « **Reply #26 on:** Feb 22, 2013, 12:47 PM »

I used mine for the first time today on willoughby @12 degrees and worked like a champ.I would think at 20 below you would have to keep an extra bottle stuffed in your coat as the first one may freeze up at the neck ?

troutslayer 23 · « **Reply #27 on:** Feb 22, 2013, 01:03 PM »

Quote from: fishingidjit on Feb 22, 2013, 12:47 PM

I used mine for the first time today on willoughby @12 degrees and worked like a champ.I would think at 20 below you would have to keep an extra bottle stuffed in your coat as the first one may freeze up at the neck ?

how u doin down there at willoughby

wmhunts · « **Reply #28 on:** Feb 22, 2013, 01:09 PM »

WOW this thread keeps getting bumped up just buy an Eskimo and let the jiffy rest in peace

troutslayer 23 · « **Reply #29 on:** Feb 22, 2013, 01:14 PM »

jiffy is the only way to go if u want a fast hole thru the ice

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Author Topic: problem jiffy (Read 2171 times)